8.29.2009

After our move to a new home in April I had pretty much decided that a Halloween party was NOT going to be happening this year. The move took a lot out out of me, not to mention our cash flow has taken a beating with an increased mortgage payment.

Where do I stand now? The thought of not having a party is killing me - Halloween is my holiday!So while I jump back and forth between the should I or shouldn't I have a party question one thing has been decided...

party or not - the yard and house will be decorated!

Hence my reason for this post. I know that I sometimes get all caught up in the decor that I forget some of the other aspects of a party/event that can help create the mood like lighting, music, scents, etc.

Lighting and music/sound are especially helpful when creating a Halloween atmosphere and the folks over at Skull and Bone have what has become my favorite Halloween lighting tutorial.

You really need to take a minute and go HERE to check out the info and look at their diagrams to see what lighting can do for your Halloween haunt.

Halloween not your thing? Think about how these lighting ideas can improve your next party.

I ran across this today and want it so desperately for the Twilight movie release party I'm planning but alas, it's sold out! You can find Edward and other great decals HERE.

I think I'd put him in the bathroom - too inappropriate?! Perhaps I don't do Edward justice by confining him to the bathroom. Maybe he would be better on a currently empty wall in my family room. I can see it now...woman will gather around him while taking pictures and giggling. What is it with this vampire?

Every year at this time I get it...the Halloween Itch. There doesn't seem to be a cure for it and the onslaught of black and orange that is hitting all the stores makes it worse. I love this time of year!

I am a lover of details so I love these simple stickers that can turn even the simplest get together into a party. Instead of having a full blown Halloween party this year just invite some friends over for some scary movies with a dinner consisting of pizza and drinks. Throw these labels on the bottles and you have instantly made your dinner and a movie into more of a party.

8.17.2009

We have been gone quite a bit on various vacations for family reunions and weddings - had a great time but am now bogged down with the realities of life like laundry, laundry and more laundry (not to mention school starting up in a few weeks)

I am in the middle of party planning - September 6th my daughter is having a farewell to Summer party...Extreme Kickball Showdown. It should be a lot of fun. I'll post some of our ideas here soon, along with pictures.